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Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada to receive first $10m under BWCAM earn-in imminently
Updated 7 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed tin, tantalum and lithium producer Andrada Mining has confirmed that it will receive an amount of $10-million from BWCAM for the initial development of the Brandberg West project, in... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 


Lapon mine samples
Ironveld advises of operational delay at Lapon mine following Limpopo floods
4th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Ironveld has advised that widely reported regional flooding in Limpopo, South Africa, has temporarily impaired site access and operational activities at the Lapon iron-ore, vanadium and... 


Seequent Segment Director Mining Dr Janina Elliott.
Critical minerals pipeline thin, greenfield exploration budgets flat
4th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite mining being essential for the survival of the global economy, the mining industry’s critical minerals pipeline remains thin and its greenfield exploration budgets flat. Pressure on mines... 


Glencore suspends $1bn Canada smelter investments amid stalled talks
Glencore suspends $1bn Canada smelter investments amid stalled talks
4th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Glencore Canada has suspended major investments at its Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda after failing to reach an agreement with the Quebec government by its self-imposed January 31 deadline on... 


BHP's innovative Xplor programme in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting BHP’s biggest-ever explorer-technology-data bootcamp
3rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 


CEO Mikael Staffas
Swedish miner Boliden's dividend brightens slight earnings miss
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Boliden proposed a higher than expected dividend for 2025, pushing its shares 4% higher on Tuesday, even as the Swedish copper and zinc miner's fourth-quarter earnings rose less than analysts were... 


ECR identifies Raglan offtake partner 
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed ECR Minerals says it has identified a proposed offtake partner for production from the Raglan project in Queensland, Australia. Formal documentation and contractual agreements are now... 


Copper's slide from record reflects reality of weak demand, rising stocks, analysts say
Copper's slide from record reflects reality of weak demand, rising stocks, analysts say
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

A near 9% drop in copper prices in the last two days reflects a return to reality for a market whose recent surge to record highs had run ahead of fundamentals, analysts said - with more losses... 


Copper produced at Glencore's operations in Chile
Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks, sources say
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Swiss miner Glencore is close to engaging Citi as its lead investment bank on its potential acquisition by Rio Tinto that could create the world's largest miner worth over $200-billion, two people... 


Gold bullion and Krugerrands
Gold’s bull run seen intact despite steep pullback
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Despite a historic pullback in gold and silver prices, triggered by the sharpest two-session sell-off in decades, analysts see the metal's bull run continuing and expect it to notch fresh record... 


West Wits Mining chairperson Michael Quinert.
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges
2nd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The latest compliant mineral resource estimate of the Witwatersrand Basin project of Sydney-listed West Wits Mining is up 2.2-million ounces, which strengthens the gold revival of Johannesburg,... 


Sylvania Platinum independent nonexecutive director Martin Preece
Gold stalwart Preece joins Sylvania board
2nd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome miner Sylvania Platinum has appointed Martin Preece independent nonexecutive director with immediate effect. Having held various leadership... 


Rome Resources reports encouraging testing results from DRC project
2nd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Rome Resources has reported encouraging results for copper and tin from metallurgical testing of ore samples from its Bisie North project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This... 


De Beers London opens new store in Paris
2nd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

De Beers London has opened its new Paris flagship store at 12 Rue de La Paix, in France, marking an exciting new chapter for the British jewellery house. De Beers notes, in a media release, that it... 


JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

JP Morgan said late on Sunday it expects demand from central banks and investors to drive gold prices to $6 300 per ounce by year-end. Gold extended its fall on Monday to $4 677.17 per ounce, as... 


Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Gold and silver extended falls on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements following a sharp selloff in precious metals last week on US President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh... 


Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a further two years, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise. US-listed Critical Metals said the... 


Eramet board ousts CEO Paulo Castellari citing divergences
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

French mining group Eramet said on Sunday it had dismissed its CEO Paulo Castellari, citing disagreements on "operating methods". Chairwoman Christel Bories, who had passed the role of CEO to... 


Polish copper miner KGHM dismisses CEO Szydlo
Polish copper miner KGHM dismisses CEO Szydlo
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Polish copper miner KGHM dismissed CEO Andrzej Szydlo and deputy CEO Piotr Stryczek on Friday, the company said in a statement, without providing a reason. As of 11:22 GMT, shares of the company... 


An image of rail in Liberia
ArcelorMittal, Liberian government extend MDA to 2050
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated steel and mining company ArcelorMittal and the Liberian government have signed an amendment to their existing mineral development agreement (MDA), extending the duration of the agreement... 


UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

UBS on Thursday increased its gold price target to $6 200/oz for March, June and September 2026, compared with a prior forecast of $5,000, citing stronger-than-expected demand stemming from... 


Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening... 


Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper's red-hot run to above $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday leaves investors facing a decision over whether or not to chase the market higher. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater updates on strategy, structure, capital allocation, implementation
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South African gold is a strategic priority, and that includes the Burnstone project, and South African platinum group metals (PGMs) are certainly strategic priorities and that includes a number of... 


Gold bars
Gold eyes best monthly gain in over 50 years; silver breaks $120
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday and was on track for its best monthly performance since 1973, as rising economic and geopolitical uncertainties drove investors to the safe-haven... 


Kenyan shilling
Imara secures $1m loan to settle community, landowner lease payments in Kenya
29th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Imara Gold has secured a $1-million unsecured loan facility from a strategic European investor to settle legacy stakeholder obligations to the Moyoi community, Narok County landowners... 


Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit a record high of more than $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday, as speculators extended their buying spree, encouraged by expectations of strong demand and supported by a weak dollar... 


Stacks of tin metal
Speculators push illiquid tin to records, ignoring fundamentals
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Funds and speculators are having an outsize impact in the thin-volume tin trade, driving it to a series of record peaks in defiance of warnings from analysts and regulators that the market is... 


Los Pelambres
Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Antofagasta on Thursday reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653 700 metric tons, missing its guidance, as higher output at key projects was offset by lower ore grades. The miner had... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro’s manganese entry points advance
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The binding agreements of JSE-listed Exxaro Resources to acquire manganese assets advanced further on Thursday with the fulfilment of first transaction conditions. Exxaro has entered into binding... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore’s copper production surges in second half of 2025
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Reflecting the ongoing benefits of simplified operating structures, London- and Johannesburg-listed Glencore on Thursday reported full-year key-commodity production volumes within guidance ranges.... 


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